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Atlas Iron on shaky ground (2) April 7, 2015 Atlas Iron Limited have announced a halt to trading, foreshadowing more tough times ahead linked with the plunging price of iron ore.

Iron ore price plunges again (0) April 7, 2015 The iron ore price plunge continued over the Easter long weekend, with the commodity hitting a new low of $US46.70 a tonne.

Rio buys back $560 million in shares (0) April 7, 2015 ​Rio Tinto announced this morning the company has completed the buyback of $560 million worth of shares, an increase on $500 million announced in February.

Finches under threat from Carmichael Coal (0) April 1, 2015 ​Indian coal giant Adani told the Queensland Land Court yesterday that a local endangered finch population would not have far to move to avoid decimation.

Nude protest at NSW coal mine (0) April 1, 2015 A group of protesters have hit the coal mining industry front on with a nude protest at a remote NSW coal mine.

FMG defend Forrest’s iron ore cartel comments (0) March 26, 2015 Fortescue Metals Group says comments made by its founder Andrew Forrest in relation to working with other companies to cap iron ore production were in line with the law.

ACCC asks Forrest for a ‘please explain’ (0) March 25, 2015 The ACCC has asked FMG chairman Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest to explain calls for the world’s biggest iron ore producers to work together to put a cap on iron ore production.

​Orica CEO steps down (0) March 18, 2015 Orica have announced a timetable for the resignation of current CEO Ian Smith.

Linc Energy workers gas exposure confirmed (0) March 17, 2015 ​Linc Energy are facing allegations of exposing workers to poisonous gases during the course of their employ at the experimental plant near Chinchilla.

CFMEU loses appeal against compensation (18) March 17, 2015 ​An ex union official has won his appeal for compensation against the Queensland CFMEU over work-related stress leading to a mental breakdown in 2010.

BHP Billiton reveals details of South32 demerger (0) March 17, 2015 It will cost BHP Billiton $US738 million to spin-off its non-core assets into new company South32, but it assures that shareholders will be better off as a result of the ...

Striving to Achieve Supply Chain Optimisation (0) March 16, 2015 In today’s political and economic climate, the mining industry faces a myriad of challenges ranging from environmental restrictions right through to the more pressing issue of budget cuts.

What is your risk management plan? (0) March 13, 2015 Today the safest, most profitable businesses are run by those who have their finger on the pulse, who have asset and system stability and can identify issues before their business ...

Price of iron ore dips to a new low (0) March 12, 2015 As major players in the iron ore sector gathered in Perth for a conference centred around the commodity, the price of iron ore hit a new six-year low.

QRC applauds Qld Labor government (0) March 12, 2015 The Queensland Resources Council has congratulated the Labor government on their swift planning action for placement of dredge spoils from Abbot Point.

PLD Corp acquires two mining tenements (0) March 11, 2015 PLD Corporation is set to go ahead with the acquisition of the Admiral Bay Zinc project and the Rocky Gully nickel copper project under a $10 million deal.

China to cut coal consumption (6) March 9, 2015 In what will be another blow for Australian coal miners, China will institute a reduction in thermal coal consumption within the next five years to cut pollution levels.

Watermark coal project put on hold (0) March 2, 2015 Just weeks after it was approved by the NSW Government, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has “stopped the clock” on Shenhua’s Watermark coal project.

Iron magnate’s daughter no gold digger (0) February 27, 2015 ​The youngest daughter of billionaire Michael Wright was vindicated in her challenge to the family estate, and awarded $25 million in a landmark ruling.

Reward Minerals has made a huge stride for its Lake Disappointment sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia, having received project approval from Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson. ...